GNS 530(A) Pilot s Guide and Reference

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1 GNS 530(A) Pilot s Guide and Reference

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3 RECORD OF REVISIONS Revision Date of Revision Description A 5/00 Initial Release B 5/01 Update to reflect software changes through 2.06 C 4/03 Update to reflect software changes through 4.0 D 2/07 Updated layout, added TAWS, TERRAIN, TIS, and Weather information, per SW v6.02 E 7/07 Updated per Main SW v6.03 F 6/08 Removed Proximity Advisory info from Section 14 G 09/08 Converted format of figures to accommodate printing process H 12/09 Added Section 14.2, GTS 8XX Traffic Systems i

4 COPYRIGHT Copyright 2009 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. This manual reflects the operation of Main System Software version 6.03 or later. Some differences may be observed when comparing the information in this manual to other software versions. Garmin International, Inc., 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas USA p: f: Garmin AT, Inc., 2345 Turner Road SE, Salem, Oregon USA p: f: Garmin (Europe) Ltd., Liberty House, Bulls Copse Road, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, SO40 9RB, U.K. p: +44/ (0) f: +44/ (0) Garmin (Asia) Corp., No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road., Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan p: 886/ f : 886/ Web Site Address: Visit the Garmin website for the latest updates and supplemental information concerning the operation of this and other Garmin products. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, for any purpose without the express written permission of Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual and of any revision to this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed for personal use, provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual or revision must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited. Garmin, AutoLocate, and PhaseTrac12 are registered trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries and may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. GNS and Spell N Find are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries and may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. NavData is a registered trademark of Jeppesen, Inc. December 2009 Printed in the U.S.A. ii

5 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION Accessories and Packing List Key and Knob Functions Takeoff Tour SECTION 2: COM Communicating using the GNS SECTION 3: NAV PAGES Main Page Groups NAV Page Group Default NAV Page Map Page TERRAIN Page TAWS Page NAV/COM Page Satellite Status Page SECTION 4: DIRECT-TO NAVIGATION Overview SECTION 5: FLIGHT PLANS Flight Plan Catalog Page Active Flight Plan Page SECTION 6: PROCEDURES Approaches, Departures, and Arrivals Non-Precision Approach Operations ILS Approaches Points to Remember for All Approaches SECTION 7: WPT PAGES WPT Page Group Airport Location Page Airport Runway Page Airport Frequency Page Airport Approach Page Airport Arrival Page Airport Departure Page Intersection Page NDB Page VOR Page User Waypoint Page SECTION 8: NRST PAGES NRST Page Group Nearest Airport Page Nearest Intersection Page Nearest NDB Page Nearest VOR Page Nearest User Waypoint Page Nearest Center (ARTCC) Page Nearest Flight Service Station (FSS) Page Nearest Airspace Page SECTION 9: VLOC RECEIVER VLOC (VOR/LOCALIZER/GLIDESLOPE) Receiver Operations SECTION 10: AUX PAGES AUX Page Group Flight Planning Page Utility Page Setup Page SECTION 11: VERTICAL NAVIGATION (VNAV) SECTION 12: TERRAIN INTRODUCTION TERRAIN Page TERRAIN Alerts Database Information for TERRAIN SECTION 13: TAWS INTRODUCTION TAWS Page TAWS Alerts Database Information for TAWS SECTION 14: ADDITIONAL FEATURES Traffic Information Service (TIS) Interface GTS 8XX Traffic Systems Weather Data Link Interface SECTION 15: FAULT DETECTION and EXCLUSION Detection and Exclusion Pre-Departure Verification of FDE iii

6 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 16: MESSAGES, ABBREVIATIONS, and NAV TERMS Messages Abbreviations Navigation Terms Appendix A: Data Card Use...A-1 Appendix B: Specifications...B-1 Appendix C: Troubleshooting Q & A...C-1 iv

7 WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES WARNING: Navigation and terrain separation must NOT be predicated upon the use of the TAWS function. The TAWS feature is NOT intended to be used as a primary reference for terrain avoidance and does not relieve the pilot from the responsibility of being aware of surroundings during flight. The TAWS feature is only to be used as an aid for terrain avoidance and is not certified for use in applications requiring a certified terrain awareness system. Terrain data is obtained from third party sources. Garmin is not able to independently verify the accuracy of the terrain data. WARNING: The terrain data should be used only as an aid for situational awareness. Terrain data must not be used as the sole basis for decisions or maneuvers to avoid terrain or obstacles. Terrain data must not be used for navigation. WARNING: The altitude calculated by GNS 530 GPS receivers is geometric height above Mean Sea Level and could vary significantly from the altitude displayed by pressure altimeters in aircraft. GPS altitude should never be used for vertical navigation. Always use pressure altitude displayed by pressure altimeters in the aircraft. WARNING: The Jeppesen database used in the GNS 530 system must be updated regularly in order to ensure that its information remains current. Updates are released every 28 days. A database information packet is included in the GNS 530 package. Pilots using an outdated database do so entirely at their own risk. WARNING: The basemap (land and water data) must not be used for navigation, but rather only for nonnavigational situational awareness. Any basemap indication should be compared with other navigation sources. WARNING: For safety reasons, GNS 530 operational procedures must be learned on the ground. WARNING: The United States government operates the Global Positioning System and is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The GPS system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Portions of the Garmin GNS 530 utilize GPS as a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID). Therefore, as with all NAVAIDs, information presented by the GNS 530 can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe. v

8 WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES WARNING: Use the GNS 530, Weather Data Link Interface, TIS, and TAWS at your own risk. To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of the GNS 530 Pilot s Guide documentation and the GNS 530 Flight Manual Supplement. Thoroughly practice basic operation prior to actual use. During flight operations, carefully compare indications from the GNS 530 to all available navigation sources, including the information from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc. For safety purposes, always resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation. CAUTION: The GNS 530 display lens is coated with a special anti-reflective coating that is very sensitive to skin oils, waxes, and abrasive cleaners. CLEANERS CONTAINING AMMONIA WILL HARM THE ANTI-REFLECTIVE COATING. It is very important to clean the lens using a clean, lint-free cloth and an eyeglass lens cleaner that is specified as safe for anti-reflective coatings. CAUTION: The Garmin GNS 530 does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could void both the warranty and the pilot s authority to operate this device under FAA/FCC regulations. NOTE: All visual depictions contained within this document, including screen images of the GNS 530 panel and displays, are subject to change and may not reflect the most current GNS 530 system. Depictions of equipment may differ slightly from the actual equipment. NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: Unless otherwise specified within this manual, the term GNS 530 applies to the GNS 530, GNS 530A, and GNS 530(A) w/taws models. Please note that the difference between the GNS 530 and the GNS 530A models is indicated under VHF COM Performance in the Specifications section of this manual (Appendix B). NOTE: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This notice is being provided in accordance with California s Proposition 65. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please refer to our website at vi

9 WARRANTY AVIATION LIMITED WARRANTY All Garmin avionics products are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for: two years from the date of purchase for new Remote-Mount and Panel-Mount products; one year from the date of purchase for new portable products and any purchased newly-overhauled products; six months for newly-overhauled products exchanged through a Garmin Authorized Service Center; and 90 days for factory repaired or newly-overhauled products exchanged at Garmin in lieu of repair. Within the applicable period, Garmin will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost. This warranty does not apply to: (i) cosmetic damage, such as scratches, nicks and dents; (ii) consumable parts, such as batteries, unless product damage has occurred due to a defect in materials or workmanship; (iii) damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, water, flood, fire, or other acts of nature or external causes; (iv) damage caused by service performed by anyone who is not an authorized service provider of Garmin; or (v) damage to a product that has been modified or altered without the written permission of Garmin. In addition, Garmin reserves the right to refuse warranty claims against products or services that are obtained and/or used in contravention of the laws of any country. THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace (with a new or newly-overhauled replacement product) the product or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY. Online Auction Purchases: Products purchased through online auctions are not eligible for warranty coverage. Online auction confirmations are not accepted for warranty verification. To obtain warranty service, an original or copy of the sales receipt from the original retailer is required. Garmin will not replace missing components from any package purchased through an online auction. International Purchases: A separate warranty may be provided by international distributors for devices purchased outside the United States depending on the country. If applicable, this warranty is provided by the local in-country distributor and this distributor provides local service for your device. Distributor warranties are only valid in the area of intended distribution. Devices purchased in the United States or Canada must be returned to the Garmin service center in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, or Taiwan for service. To obtain warranty service, contact your local Garmin Authorized Service Center. For assistance in locating a Service Center near you, visit the Garmin Website at or contact Garmin Customer Service at vii

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11 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Accessories and Packing List Congratulations on choosing the finest, most advanced panel mount IFR navigation/communication system available. The GNS 530 represents Garmin s commitment to provide accurate, easy-to-use avionics. Before installing and getting started with the GNS 530, please check to see that the package includes the following items. If any parts are missing or damaged, please contact a Garmin dealer immediately. Standard Package: GNS 530 Unit NavData Card Terrain Data Card Installation Rack Connectors GPS Antenna Pilot s Guide Quick Reference Guide 400/500 Series Display Interface Pilot s Guide Addendum Database Subscription Packet Warranty Registration Card GNS 530 Simulator CD-ROM The Garmin dealer performs the installation and configuration of the GNS 530. The GNS 530 is secured in the installation rack with the proper wiring connections performed. After installation, the NavData Card and the Terrain Data Card (if applicable) are installed into their correct slots on the front of the unit (Appendix A). A Garmin dealer can answer questions about the installation such as location of antennas or any connections to other equipment in the panel. NOTE: Help Garmin provide better support by completing on-line registration. Registration ensures notification of product updates, new products, and provides for lost or stolen unit tracking. Have the serial number of the GNS 530 available and connect to the website (www. garmin.com). Look for the product registration link on the home page. 1-1

12 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 Key and Knob Functions The GNS 530 is designed to make operation as simple as possible. The key and knob descriptions (Figure 1-1) provide a general overview of the primary function(s) for each key and knob. The takeoff tour (Section 1.3) is intended to provide a brief overview of the primary functions of the GNS 530. Experiment with the unit and refer to the reference sections for more information. Data is entered using the large and small knobs. Experiment with them to become efficient at entering data. This greatly reduces the amount of time spent operating the GNS 530 in flight Figure 1-1 Keys and Knobs 1 COM Flip-flop 6 Large left knob 11 ENT (enter) 16 MSG (message) 2 COM Power/Volume 7 RNG (map range) 12 Small right knob 17 FPL (flight plan) 3 VLOC Flip-flop 8 Direct-to 13 Large right knob 18 VNAV 4 VLOC Volume 9 MENU 14 CDI 19 PROC (procedures) 5 Small left knob 10 CLR (clear) 15 OBS 1-2

13 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION Left-hand Keys and Knobs (1) COM Flip-flop Key Swaps the active and standby COM frequencies. Press and hold to select emergency channel ( MHz). (2) COM Power/Volume Knob Controls unit power and communications radio volume. Press momentarily to disable automatic squelch control. (3) VLOC Flip-flop Key Used to swap the active and standby VLOC frequencies (i.e., make the selected standby frequency active). (4) VLOC Volume Knob Controls audio volume for the selected VOR/Localizer frequency. Press momentarily to enable/disable the ident tone. (5) Small Left Knob (COM/VLOC) Used to tune the kilohertz (khz) value of the standby frequency for the communications transceiver (COM) or the VLOC receiver, whichever is currently selected by the tuning cursor. Press this knob momentarily to toggle the tuning cursor between the COM and VLOC frequency fields. (6) Large Left Knob (COM/VLOC) Used to tune the megahertz (MHz) value of the standby frequency for the communications transceiver (COM) or the VLOC receiver, whichever is currently selected by the tuning cursor. Right-hand Keys and Knobs (7) RNG Key Allows the pilot to select the desired map range. Use the up arrow to zoom out to a larger area, or the down arrow to zoom in to a smaller area. (8) Direct-to Key Provides access to the direct-to function, which allows the pilot to enter a destination waypoint and establishes a direct course to the selected destination (Section 4). (9) MENU Key Displays a context-sensitive list of options. This options list allows the pilot to access additional features or make settings changes which relate to the currently displayed page. (10) CLR Key Used to erase information, remove map detail, or to cancel an entry. Press and hold the CLR key to immediately display the Default NAV Page. (11) ENT Key Used to approve an operation or complete data entry. It is also used to confirm information during power on. (12) Small Right Knob Used to select pages within one of the page groups. Press this knob momentarily to display the on-screen cursor. The cursor allows the pilot to enter data and/or make a selection from a list of options. When entering data, the small right knob is used to select the desired letter or number and the large right knob is used to move to the next character space. The small right knob is also used to move the target pointer up (turn clockwise) or down (counterclockwise) when the map panning function is active. (13) Large Right knob Used to select page groups: NAV, WPT, AUX, or NRST. With the on-screen cursor enabled, the large right knob allows the pilot to move the cursor about the page. The large right knob is also used to move the target pointer right (turn clockwise) or left (counterclockwise) when the map panning function is active. 1-3

14 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION ` NOTE: Data is entered using the large and small right knobs (Figure 1-2). Experiment with them to become efficient at entering data. This will greatly reduce the amount of time spent operating the GNS 530 in flight. Figure 1-2 Blank Direct-to Page NOTE: When the GNS 530 is displaying a list of information that is too long for the display screen, a scroll bar appears along the right-hand side of the display (Figure 1-3). The scroll bar graphically indicates the number of additional items available within the selected category. To scroll through the list, press the small right knob to activate the cursor, then turn the large right knob. Scroll Bar Bottom Row Keys (14) CDI Key Used to toggle which navigation source (GPS or VLOC) provides output to an external HSI or CDI. (15) OBS Key Used to select manual or automatic sequencing of waypoints. Pressing the OBS Key selects OBS mode, which retains the current active to waypoint as the navigation reference even after passing the waypoint (i.e., prevents sequencing to the next waypoint). Pressing the OBS Key again returns the unit to normal operation, with automatic sequencing of waypoints. When OBS mode is selected, the pilot may set the desired course to/from a waypoint using the Select OBS Course pop-up window, or an external OBS selector on the HSI or CDI. (16) MSG Key Used to view system messages and to alert the pilot to important warnings and requirements. See Section 16.1 for more information on messages. (17) FPL Key Allows the pilot to create, edit, activate, and invert flight plans, as well as access approaches, departures, and arrivals. A closest point to flight plan feature is also available from the FPL Key. See Section 5 for more information on flight plans. (18) VNAV (Vertical Navigation) Key Allows the pilot to create a three-dimensional profile which provides guidance to a final (target) altitude at a specified location See Section 11. (19) PROC Key Allows the pilot to select and remove approaches, departures, and arrivals from the flight plan. When using a flight plan, available procedures for the departure and/or arrival airport are offered automatically. Otherwise, the pilot may select the desired airport, then the desired procedure. Figure 1-3 Scroll Bar 1-4

15 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 1.3 Takeoff Tour Overview The Garmin GNS 530 provides the pilot accurate navigational data and communication capability, along with non-precision and precision approach certification in the IFR environment. The takeoff tour is designed to familiarize the pilot with: Powering up the unit Changing frequencies Entering data Performing a simple direct-to Selecting IFR procedures Using some limited flight plans In addition, this section briefly covers the Default NAV Page, the Map Page, and the NAV/COM Page, which are available as part of the NAV Page Group. These pages are used for most of the in-flight navigation. The takeoff tour assumes that the unit and antennas have been properly installed and that the GNS 530 s default settings have not been changed. If any of the factory default settings (position format, units of measure, selectable fields, etc.) have been changed, the pictures shown here may not exactly match what is shown on the GNS 530. Prior to using the GNS 530 for the first time, Garmin recommends that the aircraft be moved to a location that is well away from buildings and other aircraft so the unit can collect satellite data without interruption. This takeoff tour is intended to provide a brief introduction of the GNS 530 s major features. Sections 2 through 14 of this manual describe these features and others in additional detail. Refer to these sections, as needed to learn or review the details regarding a particular feature. After becoming familiar with the basics, some suggested reading within this Pilot s Guide includes: Flight plan features - Section 5 IFR procedures - Section 6 Waypoint information pages (database information) - Section 7 Unit settings (configuring the unit to the pilot s preferences) - Section 10 If more information is needed, Garmin s Customer Service staff is available during normal business hours (U.S. Central time zone) at the phone and fax numbers listed on page ii. Garmin can also be reached by mail (page ii) or at our website address, Powering up the GNS 530 The GNS 530 s power and COM volume are controlled using the COM Power/Volume knob at the top left corner of the unit. Turning it clockwise turns unit power on and increases the COM radio volume. After turning the unit on, a welcome page is displayed while the unit performs a self test, followed sequentially by the Unit Type Page (Figure 1-4) and the Software Version Page. Then (depending on configuration) the Weather Page, the Traffic Page, the Aviation Database Page, and the Land/Terrain/ Obstacles Database Page are sequentially displayed. Figure 1-4 Unit Type Page 1-5

16 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION The Database Versions Page (Figure 1-5) appears next, which shows the current database information on the NavData and Terrain Data Cards. Database information highlighted in yellow indicates the database is not within its effective dates. The NavData database is updated every 28 days and must be current for approved instrument approach operations. Information on database subscriptions is available inside the GNS 530 package. Figure 1-5 Database Versions Page Acknowledging the database information: Press the ENT Key. Check CDI/HSI, RMI, and Other Instruments to verify these Indications Should Match Current OBS Course Selection Fuel Capacity is entered manually Fuel On-Board and Fuel Flow are Provided by Sensors, if Installed Select to Set Fuel Level to Full Capacity Select to display Checklists Page Instrument Panel Self-test Page Once the database has been acknowledged, the Instrument Panel Self-test Page appears (Figure 1-6). To ensure that the GNS 530 and any connected instruments are working properly, check for the following indications on the CDI/HSI, RMI, external annunciators, and other connected instruments: Course deviation - Half left/no flag TO/FROM flag - TO Bearing to destination Distance to destination nm All external annunciators (if installed) - On Glideslope - Half up/no flag Time to destination - 4 minutes Desired track Ground speed knots The Instrument Panel Self-test Page indicates the currently selected OBS course, fuel capacity (CAP), fuel on board (FOB), and fuel flow (FF). The fuel capacity, fuel on board, and fuel flow may be manually entered if the installation does not include connection to sensors which automatically provide these figures. Entering fuel capacity, fuel on board, or fuel flow figures (if not provided by sensors): 1) Turn the large right knob to select the Fuel Capacity, Fuel on Board, or Fuel Flow field. 2) Turn the small and large right knobs to enter the desired figure (Figure 1-7) and press the ENT Key. Figure 1-6 Instrument Panel Self-Test Page 1-6

17 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION Viewing the Checklists Page: 1) Turn the large right knob to highlight Go To Chklist? (Figure 1-9) and press the ENT Key. Figure 1-7 Fuel Flow Selected The Instrument Panel Self-test Page includes selections to set fuel on board to full capacity and access the Checklists Page. This allows the pilot to quickly set fuel to full limits and display any checklists that have been entered, such as start up or takeoff checklists. Setting fuel on board to full (if not provided by sensor): 1) Turn the large right knob to highlight Set Full Fuel? (Figure 1-8). Figure 1-8 Set Full Fuel? Highlighted Figure 1-9 Go To Chklist? Highlighted 2) Turn the large right knob to select the desired checklist, then execute each step (Section 10.3, Utility Page: Checklists) in the selected checklist. 3) Once the pilot completes the desired checklist(s), press the small right knob to return to the Checklists Page. Press the small right knob again to return to normal operation on the Satellite Status Page or the Map Page. 4) Once instrument operation has been verified with the Instrument Panel Self-test Page displayed, highlight OK?, and press the ENT Key. NOTE: The GNS 530 can hold up to nine checklists with up to 30 entries in each checklist. 2) Press the ENT Key and verify that fuel on board now matches the fuel capacity figure. Fuel on board is reduced, over time, based on the fuel flow figure. 1-7

18 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION Satellite Status Page The Satellite Status Page (Figure 1-10) appears as the GNS 530 attempts to collect satellite information. When an Acquiring status is displayed on the Satellite Status Page, the signal strengths of any satellites received appear as bar graph readings. This is a good indication that the unit is receiving signals and a position fix is being determined. Following the first-time use of the GNS 530, the time required for a position fix varies, usually from one to two minutes. The Satellite Status Page displays a Search Sky status, and the message annunciator (MSG), above the MSG Key also flashes to alert the pilot of system message, Searching the Sky. Viewing a system message: Press the MSG Key (Figure 1-11). The Message Page appears and displays the status or warning information applicable to the receiver s current operating condition. Figure 1-10 Satellite Status Page If the unit can only obtain enough satellites for 2D navigation (no altitude), the unit uses the altitude provided by the altitude encoder (if one is connected). The INTEG annunciator (bottom left corner of the screen) indicates that satellite coverage is insufficient to pass built-in integrity monitoring tests. In the example above, not enough satellites are being received to determine a position. The Satellite Status Page shows the ID numbers for the satellites and the relative signal strength of each satellite received (as a bar graph reading). Searching Sky indicates that satellite almanac data is not available or has expired (if the unit hasn t been used for six months or more). This means the unit is acquiring satellite data to establish almanac and satellite orbit information, which can take five to ten minutes. The data is recollected from the first available satellite. Figure 1-11 Message Page Returning to the previous page after viewing a message: Press the MSG Key again. NOTE: The GNS 530 utilizes certain software algorithms to ensure reliable GPS receiver operation. Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring (RAIM) and Fault Detection and Exclusion (FDE) are two examples. These features allow navigation during Oceanic/Remote legs of a flight using the GNS 530. For further details, please refer to Sections 10.3, 10.4, and

19 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION Selecting COM and VLOC Frequencies While the GNS 530 is acquiring a position, take a minute to dial in the active and standby frequencies to be used for the first phase of the flight. The GNS 530 s display is divided into separate windows (or screen areas), including a COM Window, VLOC Window, and the GPS Window (Figure 1-12). Placing the standby communication frequency in the active field: Press the COM Flip-flop Key (Figure 1-13). Active Frequency COM Window GPS Window Standby Frequency VLOC Window Figure 1-12 Standby Frequency MHz Changing the standby communication frequency: 1) Press the small left knob if needed, to move the tuning cursor to the COM Window (Figure 1-12). 2) Turn the large left knob to select the MHz, and the small left knob to select the khz of the desired frequency. Figure 1-13 Active Frequency MHz Once the active frequency has been entered, repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the standby frequency. After both communication frequencies have been entered, the COM Window may be kept hot by leaving the cursor on the standby frequency. Move the cursor to the VLOC Window by pressing the small left knob. NOTE: When selecting VLOC frequencies, the tuning cursor automatically returns to the COM Window after 30 seconds of inactivity. Changing the standby VLOC frequency: 1) Press the small left knob if needed, to activate the tuning cursor in the VLOC Window. 2) Turn the large left knob to select the MHz, and the small left knob to select the khz of the desired frequency. Placing the standby frequency in the active field: Press the NAV Flip-flop Key. 1-9

20 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION Page Groups Page Groups NAV Group WPT Group AUX Group NRST Group see Section 3 see Section 7 see Section 10 see Section 8 Table 1-1 Page Groups The bottom right corner of the screen (Figure 1-14) indicates which page group (Table 1-1) is currently being displayed, the number of pages available within that group (indicated by square icons), and the placement of the current page within that group (indicated by a highlighted square icon). In addition to the NAV Page Group, additional page groups are available for waypoint information (WPT), auxiliary (AUX) functions such as flight planning or unit settings, and listings for nearest (NRST) airports or other facilities. NAV Pages There are five pages available under the NAV Page Group*: Default NAV Page Map Page TAWS Page NAV/COM Page Satellite Status Page The Default NAV Page, the Map Page, and the NAV/ COM Page are used for most of the in-flight navigation. Selecting the NAV Page Group and displaying the Default NAV Page: Press and hold the CLR Key. Selecting the desired NAV Page: Turn the small right knob until the desired page is displayed. Current Page Group Number of Pages in Position of Current Page Group Current Page within Current Page Group Figure 1-14 Current Page and Page Group Selecting the desired page group and page: Turn the large right knob until a page from the desired page group is displayed. Turn the small right knob until the desired page is displayed. 1-10

21 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION Map Page After the GNS 530 acquires satellites and computes a position, the Map Page (Figure 1-15) appears automatically. Present Position Map Range Map Display Figure 1-15 Map Page Data Fields Desired Track The Map Page displays the present position (using an airplane symbol) relative to nearby airports, VORs, NDBs, intersections, user waypoints, and airspace boundaries. The route is displayed as a solid line. Optional data fields for destination waypoint (WPT), desired track (DTK), track (TRK), distance to waypoint (DIS), and ground speed (GS) appear on the right-hand side of the display. These fields are user selectable (Section 3.4, Selecting Desired On-screen Data) to allow the pilot to configure the unit. Available settings include: altitude, bearing, enroute safe altitude, estimated time of arrival, minimum safe altitude, and ground track. A Map Setup Page is provided to designate the maximum range at which each map feature appears. These settings provide an automatic decluttering of the map (based upon preferences) while adjusting the range. See Section 16.3 for definitions of these navigation terms. While viewing the Map Page, the pilot can quickly declutter and remove many of the background map details by pressing the CLR Key (repeatedly) until the desired detail is depicted. To change the map range, press the up arrow (to zoom out) or the down arrow (to zoom in) of the RNG (map range) Key. The current map range is depicted in the lower left corner of the Map Display. Direct-to Navigation The GNS 530 can use direct point-to-point navigation to provide guidance from takeoff to touchdown, even in the IFR environment. Once a destination is selected, the unit provides speed, course, and distance data based upon a direct course from the present position to the destination. A destination can be selected from any page with the Direct-to Key. Selecting a direct-to destination: 1) Press the Direct-to Key. The Select Direct-to Waypoint Page appears with the destination field highlighted. 2) Turn the small right knob to enter the first letter of the destination waypoint identifier. The destination waypoint may be an airport, VOR, NDB, intersection, or user waypoint, as long as it is in the database or stored in memory as a user waypoint. 3) Turn the large right knob to the right to move the cursor to the next character position. 1-11

22 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 4) Repeat steps 2 and 3 to spell out the rest of the waypoint identifier (Figure 1-16). Default NAV Page During most flights, the Default NAV Page, the Map Page, and the NAV/COM Page are the primary pages used for navigation. Selecting the Default NAV Page: Press and hold the CLR Key (Figure 1-18). User-Selectable Data Fields (all four corners) Figure 1-16 Direct-to Waypoint Page 5) Press the ENT Key to confirm the identifier. The Activate? function field is highlighted (Figure 1-17). Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) Active Leg of Flight Plan, or Direct-to Destination Figure 1-17 Activate? Highlighted 6) Press the ENT Key to activate a direct-to course to the selected destination. Once a direct-to destination is selected, press and hold the CLR Key to display the Default NAV Page. Figure 1-18 Default NAV Page The Default NAV Page (Figure 1-18) displays a graphic course deviation indicator (CDI), the active leg of the flight plan (as defined by the current from and to waypoints), and four user-selectable data fields. The default settings for these fields are desired track (DTK), distance to waypoint (DIS), ground speed (GS), and estimated time enroute (ETE). See Section 16.3 for definitions of these navigation terms. 1-12

23 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION Changing the data fields: 1) From the Default NAV page, press the MENU Key and select Change Fields? (Figure 1-19). NAV/COM Page From the Default NAV Page, turn the small right knob until the NAV/COM Page (Figure 1-21) is displayed. Frequency Type Departure, Enroute, or Arrival Airport Frequency List Figure 1-19 Default NAV Page Menu 2) Turn the large right knob to select the data field to be changed. 3) Turn the small right knob to display a list of data options (Figure 1-20). Figure 1-20 Select Field Type Window 4) Press the ENT Key to select the desired data item and return to the Default NAV Page. Figure 1-21 NAV/COM Page The NAV/COM Page displays the available frequencies (communications and navigation) for the departure airport, any enroute airports which are included in the flight plan, and the final destination airport. When using the directto function, frequencies are listed for the airport nearest to the starting position and the destination airport. Displaying the frequency list for the desired flight plan or direct-to airport: 1) Press the small right knob to activate the cursor on the airport identifier field (in the GPS Window). 2) Turn the small right knob to display the list of airports (departure, arrival, and enroute) for the flight plan or direct-to. Continue to turn the small right knob until the desired airport is selected. 3) Press the ENT Key to display the frequency list for the selected airport. 1-13

24 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION A frequency listed on the NAV/COM Page can be quickly transferred to the standby field of the COM Window or the VLOC Window. This time-saving process prevents having to re-key a frequency already displayed elsewhere on the screen. Selecting a communication or navigation frequency: 1) Press the small right knob to activate the cursor in the GPS Window. 2) Turn the large right knob to select the desired frequency from the list. 3) Press the ENT Key to transfer the selected frequency to the standby field in the COM or VLOC Window. COM frequencies automatically go to the standby field of the COM Window and navigation frequencies automatically go to the standby field of the VLOC Window, regardless of which window is currently highlighted by the cursor. 4) To activate the selected frequency, press the COM or VLOC Flip-flop Key. Displaying frequencies for a different airport along the flight plan. 1) Press the small right knob to highlight the airport identifier field. 2) Turn the small right knob to display the list of airports within the flight plan (Figure 1-22). Figure 1-22 Airport Window 3) Continue turning the small right knob to select the desired airport and press the ENT Key. 1-14

25 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION IFR Procedures Once the direct-to or flight plan is confirmed, the whole range of instrument procedures is available. Departures (SIDs), arrivals (STARs), non-precision and precision approaches are stored within the NavData card and are available using the PROC (procedures) Key. To display the Procedures Page (Figure 1-23), press the PROC Key. 4) For approaches, a window appears (Figure 1-24) to select the desired initial approach fix (IAF) or provide a vectors option to select just the final course segment of the approach. Turn the small right knob to select the desired option and press the ENT Key. (The vectors option extends the final inbound course beyond the final approach fix, allowing the pilot to intercept the final course segment beyond its normal limits.) Figure 1-23 Procedures Page The steps required to select and activate an approach, departure, or arrival are identical. This introductory section shows examples of the steps required to select an approach, but keep in mind the same process also applies to departures and arrivals. Selecting an approach, departure, or arrival: 1) Turn the large right knob to select the desired option ( Select Approach?, Select Arrival?, or Select Departure? ) from the Procedures Page. 2) Press the ENT Key to display a list of available procedures for the arrival (when using approaches or STARs) or departure (when using SIDs) airport. 3) Turn the small right knob to select the desired procedure and press the ENT Key. Figure 1-24 Approach Window 5) For departures and arrivals, a window appears to select the desired transition. Turn the small right knob to select the desired option and press the ENT Key. In the flight plan or direct-to, the departure or arrival airport is replaced with the sequence of waypoints contained within the selected procedure. 1-15

26 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION Nearest (NRST) Pages The NRST Page Group provides detailed information on the nine nearest airports, VORs, NDBs, intersections, and user-created waypoints within 200 nm of the current position. In addition, pages are also provided to display the five nearest center (ARTCC/FIR) and Flight Service Station (FSS) points of communication, plus alert the pilot to any nearby special-use or controlled airspaces. There are eight pages available in the NRST group: Nearest Airport Page Nearest NDB Page Nearest User Waypoints Page Nearest FSS Page Nearest Intersection Page Nearest VOR Page Nearest ARTCC Page Nearest Airspace Page The communication frequencies and runway information may both be examined directly from the Nearest Airport Page. As discussed earlier for the NAV/ COM Page, the pilot may also place any displayed frequency into the standby COM or VLOC field by highlighting the frequency with the cursor and pressing the ENT Key. Displaying the NRST pages: 1) If necessary, press and hold the CLR Key to select the NAV group and display the Default NAV Page. 2) Turn the large right knob to select the NRST Page Group, as indicated by NRST appearing in the lower right corner of the screen. 3) Turn the small right knob to select the desired NRST Page. Displaying a list of nearby airports: 1) Turn the large right knob to select the NRST Page Group and (if needed) the small right knob to select the Nearest Airport Page (Figure 1-25). Figure 1-25 Nearest Airport Page 2) To scroll through the list, press the small right knob, then turn the large right knob (Figure 1-26) 1-16

27 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION Figure 1-26 Scrolling the Nearest Airport List Viewing additional information for a nearby airport: 1) Press the small right knob to activate the cursor. 2) Turn the large right knob to select the desired airport from the list. 3) Press the ENT Key to display waypoint (WPT) information pages for the selected airport (Figure 1-27). The Nearest Airport Page may be used in conjunction with the Direct-to Key to quickly set a course to a nearby facility in an in-flight emergency. Selecting a nearby airport as a direct-to destination overrides the flight plan or cancels a previously selected direct-to destination. (The pilot still has the option of returning to the flight plan by cancelling the direct-to; see Section 4.1, Cancelling Direct-to Navigation.) Selecting a nearby airport as a direct-to destination from the Nearest Airport Page: 1) From the Nearest Airport Page, press the small right knob to activate the cursor. 2) Turn the large right knob to select the desired airport from the list. 3) Press the Direct-to Key. 4) Press the ENT Key. 5) Press the ENT Key (again) to navigate to the nearby airport. Selecting a nearby airport as a direct-to destination from an Airport Information Page: 1) Press the Direct-to Key. 2) Press the ENT Key (Figure 1-28). Figure 1-27 Airport Location Page 4) To display runway and frequency information, press the small right knob to remove the cursor and turn the small right knob to display the desired information page. Figure 1-28 Direct-To Waypoint Page 3) Press the ENT Key again to navigate to the nearby airport. 1-17

28 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION Nearest (NRST) Airspace Page The last page in the NRST group, the Nearest Airspace Page (Figure 1-29), provides information for up to nine controlled or special-use airspaces near or in the flight path. Airspace information appears on this page based on the same criteria used for airspace alert messages: If the projected course will take the aircraft inside an airspace within the next ten minutes, the message Airspace ahead -- less than 10 minutes appears. If the aircraft is within 2 nm of an airspace and the current course will take it inside of the airspace, the message Airspace near and ahead appears. If the aircraft is within 2 nm of an airspace and the current course will not take it inside of the airspace, the message Near airspace less than 2nm appears. If the aircraft has entered an airspace, the message Inside airspace appears. Figure 1-29 Nearest Airspace Page By default, airspace alert messages are turned off. When turned on, the message (MSG) annunciator located directly above the MSG Key flashes to alert the pilot to the airspace message. See Section 10.4, Setup Page: Airspace Alarms for information on enabling airspace alert messages. Viewing an airspace alert message: 1) Press the MSG Key. The Messages Page appears with the alert message (Figure 1-30). Figure 1-30 Messages Page 2) Press the MSG Key again to return to the previous display. Note that the airspace alerts are based upon threedimensional data (latitude, longitude, and altitude) to avoid nuisance alerts. The alert boundaries for controlled airspace are also sectorized to provide complete information on any nearby airspace. Additional information about a nearby airspace such as controlling agency, frequency, and floor/ceiling limits is available from the Nearest Airspace Page (Section 8.9). Viewing additional airspace information: 1) Press the small right knob to activate the cursor. 2) Turn the large right knob to select the desired airspace from the list. 3) Press the ENT Key to view the airspace information. 1-18

29 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION Flight Plans (FPL) The GNS 530 lets the pilot create up to 20 flight plans with up to 31 waypoints in each flight plan. Flight plans are created, edited, and activated using the FPL Key. The FPL Page Group includes two pages: the Active Flight Plan Page and the Flight Plan Catalog Page (Figures 1-31 and 1-32). The Active Flight Plan Page provides information and editing features for the flight plan currently in use (referred to as flight plan 00 ). The Flight Plan Catalog Page serves as the main page for creating new flight plans, as well as editing or activating previously created flight plans. Since using flight plans is arguably one of the more complex features of the GNS 530, it will be discussed only briefly here, with focus on creating a new flight plan and activating it to use for navigation. Answers to additional questions about flight plans not found in this brief introduction can be found in Section 5, Flight Plans. Creating a new flight plan: 1) Press the FPL Key. 2) Turn the small right knob to select the Flight Plan Catalog Page. 3) Press the MENU Key to display the Flight Plan Catalog Page Menu (Figure 1-33). Figure 1-31 Active Flight Plan Page Figure 1-32 Flight Plan Catalog Page Figure 1-33 Flight Plan Catalog Page Menu 4) Turn the large right knob to select Create New Flight Plan? and press the ENT Key. 5) The cursor appears on the first waypoint identifier field (located directly below WAYPOINT ). Use the large and small right knobs to enter the identifier of the first waypoint in the flight plan. (The small knob is used to select the desired letter or number and the large knob is used to move to the next character space.) 6) Press the ENT Key once the identifier has been selected. The cursor moves to the next blank waypoint identifier field. 1-19

30 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 7) Repeat steps 5 and 6, above, until all waypoints for the flight plan have been entered (Figure 1-34). Activating the new flight plan: 1) Press the MENU Key to display the Flight Plan Catalog Page Menu. 2) Turn the small right knob to select Activate Flight Plan? (Figure 1-35) and press the ENT Key Figure 1-34 Enter Flight Plan Waypoints Once the flight plan is created, it may be activated from the Flight Plan Catalog Page Menu. Activating the flight plan places it into flight plan 00 (a copy of it still resides in the original catalog location) and replaces any flight plan which currently exists in flight plan 00. Figure 1-35 Flight Plan Catalog Page Menu 1-20

31 SECTION 2 COM SECTION 2: COM 2.1 Communicating using the GNS 530 The GNS 530 features a digitally-tuned VHF COM radio that provides a seamless transition from communication to navigation, bringing the two most important functions in flying together in one panel-mounted unit. The GNS 530 s COM radio operates in the aviation voice band, from to MHz, in 25 khz steps (default). For European operations, a COM radio configuration to allow for 8.33 khz steps is also provided (Section 10.4, Setup Page: COM Configuration). Volume COM radio volume is adjusted using the COM Power/ Volume Knob. Turn the COM Power/Volume Knob clockwise to increase volume, or counterclockwise to decrease volume. Squelch The COM radio features an automatic squelch, providing maximum sensitivity to weaker signals while rejecting many localized noise sources. The pilot may wish to override this automatic squelch function when listening to a distant station or when setting the desired volume level. The COM Power/Volume Knob allows the pilot to disable the automatic squelch and keep the COM audio open continuously. Overriding the automatic squelch: 1) Press the COM Power/Volume Knob momentarily. 2) Press the COM Power/Volume Knob again to return to automatic squelch operation. COM Window and Tuning Communication frequencies are selected with the tuning cursor in the standby COM frequency field (Figure 2-1), using the small and large left knobs to dial in the desired frequency. The standby frequency always appears below the active frequency. The active frequency is the frequency currently in use for transmit and receive operations. Active COM Frequency Field Standby COM Frequency Field RX Receive Indication Figure 2-1 RX Receive Indication A frequency may also be quickly selected from the database by simply highlighting the desired frequency on any of the main pages and pressing the ENT Key. This process is referred to as auto-tuning. Once a frequency is selected in the standby field, it may be transferred to the active frequency by pressing the COM Flip-flop Key. While receiving a station, an RX indication (Figure 2-1) appears in the upper right corner of the COM Window to the immediate right of COM. A TX indication appears at this location when transmitting (Figure 2-2). TX Transmit Indication Figure 2-2 TX Transmit Indication 2-1